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Hello. My experience is mainly in Japanese martial arts including Japanese Swordsmanship and how it applies to open hand/self defense. I have also studied a few Korean styles and may be able to answer basic questions concerning them. General questions from beginners, intermediate, or advanced students are acceptable as are more specific questions. Martial arts are my passion and I love sharing.
Experience in the area
I have been studying martial arts for 17 years. I received my first black belt in Hwarang-Do. Next I obtained a black belt in Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido and a 1st kyu in Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido. I continued my studies with Tang Soo Do earning 1st gup and finally found the style I now teach: Kan Ryu Taitokudo. I hold a Yondan (4th degree black belt) in it.
Publications
In the process of being published in Black Belt Magazine and Art of the Warrior Magazine
Education/Credentials
4th dan in Kan Ryu Taitokudo, Shodan in Hwarang-do and Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido, and 1st kyu/gup in Aiki Tora Ryu Aikido and Tang Soo Do
Awards and Honors
Instructor of the Year - Iaido in 2000 from the International Grandmaster's Sokeship Hall of Fame
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Dorian | 09/07/10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| Dorian | 09/07/10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | Thanks a lot for the way you ..... |
| nishant | 08/16/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i think you gave the best explanations ..... |
| Megan | 10/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Amazing answers. Your response was encouraging, insightful ..... |
| Gabriel | 08/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The answer was very good. And don't ..... |
Recent Answers from Justin Kagan
2010-09-06 Learn as much in one year in Japan:
The live in student situation you seek is called "uchideshi." Although, it is uncommon for chores to pay for both lessons and room/board. This doesn't mean the situation doesn't exist. It would be a good
2010-09-06 Learn as much in one year in Japan:
If I understand you correctly, you are asking if it is feasible to travel to Japan and study martial arts. Is this correct? If so, let me start by saying how great of an idea this is! Any opportunity
2010-08-16 Armour vs Martial Arts:
Dear Nishant, Thank you for your question. I will do my best to answer what I understand your inquiries to be. 1. Is armor better than martial arts? In twenty years of training, I don't think I
2009-10-03 Women in BJJ:
Hello Megan. Thank you for your question. These are some legitimate concerns especially considering the focus on competition. As far as the boys playing too rough goes, I can only tell you of my experience
2009-08-15 Is Chi real ??:
Since chi is something better experienced rather than described, I would suggest you look into a qigong or tai chi class for learning to work with it and strengthening it. Tai chi is by far one of the
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